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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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